Davao City, Bataan execs forge alliance for 2019 polls

Davao City, Bataan execs forge alliance for 2019 polls

ALLIANCE. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, chair of Hugpong ng Pagbabago and Bataan Governor Albert Garcia, president of Partido Balikatan ng Bataan, sign an alliance agreement witnessed by some senatorial candidates and local officials at the Subic Bay International Convention Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Photo by Ernie Esconde)

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (Philippines News Agency) — A regional political party from Mindanao and a provincial party from Central Luzon forged an agreement of alliance here Sunday to support 14 senatorial candidates in the May 2019 elections.

The political parties are Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) in Region 11 (Davao Region) and the Partido Balikatan ng Bataan.

Duterte, for her part, thanked Bataan officials for their warm welcome.

“Maraming salamat din sa offer of friendship namin sa pakikipag-alyansa sa Hugpong at sa inyong pagsuporta kay Presidente Duterte noong nakaraang election (Thank very much to the offer of friendship for the alliance with Hugpong and to your support to President Duterte during the last elections),” she said.

The mayor said they were looking for friends to help senators who will also help the administration of President Duterte.

“Makikiusap kami na magkaroon ng pagkakaisa para sa senatorial lineup para kay Presidente Duterte dahil kailangan niya mga kakampi na magtutulak sa kanyang legislative agenda until 2022 (We would like to appeal to have cooperation for the senatorial lineup for President Duterte because he needs allies that will push for his legislative agenda until 2022),” the Davao City mayor said.

She then introduced the 14 candidates for senator that Hugpong will support.

STRYVE Clothing is a lifestyle streetwear brand promoting a forward-looking mindset that explores all possibilities. We believe in a set of core values that inspire others to retreat from their comfort zones and work relentlessly until their goal is achieved. STRYVE aims to provide high-quality, fashionable clothing that is tailored towards a focused and inspirited audience. Take us on your journey.